WD2001: Applying Multiple Language Formats Causes Word to Quit Unexpectedly (275410)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2001 for Macintosh
This article was previously published under Q275410

SYMPTOMS

When you apply several different language formats to portions of text in a Microsoft Word document, therefore indicating that the proofing tools specific to each language should be used to check the spelling and grammar, the program appears to slow down and become unresponsive. Word may then quit unexpectedly and either of the following behaviors may occur:
  • You receive the following error message:
    Word cannot start the spelling checker.

    Make sure there is enough memory available.Make sure the correct spelling files are installed.Make sure the Apple Text Encoding Converter and Text Encodings are of the same version.

    You may be unable to clear this message when you click OK, and you may have to press COMMAND+OPTION+ESCAPE to force-quit Microsoft Word. If, after many tries to clear the error message, you succeed, Word may quit and display the following error message:
    The application "Microsoft Word" has unexpectedly quit, because an error of type 2 occurred.

    You should save your work in other open programs and restart the computer.
    -or-

  • You receive the following error message:
    The application "Microsoft Word" has unexpectedly quit, because an error of type 25 occurred.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur after you apply four or more different language formats, depending on how much memory you allocate to Word.

WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, limit your use of language formats to no more than four languages.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Microsoft Word 2001 for Mac.

MORE INFORMATION

To determine which proofing tools are currently installed, follow these steps:
  1. Start Microsoft Word 2001 and open a new blank document.
  2. On the Apple menu, click About Microsoft Word.
  3. In the About Microsoft Word message box, click Proofing Tools to display the list of all proofing tools that are installed on your computer.
For more information about applying language formats, follow these steps:
  1. On the Help menu, click Contents and Index, click Index, and then click L.
  2. Scroll down until you locate language, and then click the arrow to the left to view a list of topics under the general topic.
  3. Click change language formats for text in a document.
If you cannot find the information that you want, ask the Office Assistant.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/14/2002
Keywords:kbbug KB275410
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